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Honorary awards support ֱ’s enterprise journey

Dr Matthew Agarwala is being made an Honorary Professor at ֱ

A high-profile economist will be awarded an Honorary Professor post at ֱ's graduation ceremony later this month.

Dr Matthew Agarwala, who leads the Bennett Institute’s Wealth Economy project at the University of Cambridgeand is a Senior Policy Fellow at the Tobin Centerfor Economic PolicyatYale University,will formally receive the award at the ceremony on 28 August.

Three Honorary Fellowships will also be awarded to retired Chief Veterinary Officer Professor Charles Milne, former Chair of NatureScotDr MikeCantlay and Civil Service Commissioner Professor Paul Gray.

Meanwhile Peter Kettlewell, a former ֱ lecturer and internationally recognisedexpert in livestock transport,has been made an Emeritus Fellow.

DrAgarwalahas shown strong supportforֱ’s ambition to become an enterprise university at the heart of the natural economy and his work in measuring and delivering sustainability, wellbeing and productivity align with the institution’s values.

He said: “‘It is an honour and a privilege to join ֱ as an Honorary Professor.

“From economics to philosophy, engineering, the arts and the natural sciences, Scotland has always expanded the frontier of human knowledge. With this honorary professorship, I’llget to see first-hand how ֱ’s students, faculty and alumni continue this tradition, and support them in delivering a sustainable and prosperous economy.”

Professor Milne, former Chief Veterinary Officer for Scotland and more recently Victoria in Australia, has notable scientific expertiseand knowledge of policy development in the field of animal health, food safety and animal welfare.

His review of the animal health and welfare operational services delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in Scotland was one of the seminal papers used to underpin the strategy for the new ֱ School of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr Cantlay has recently completed his term as Chair of NatureScot, the body responsible for the conservation of Scotland’s natural heritage and management of almost 1 per cent of the country’s landmass. 

His influence in the natural economy field has been of significant benefit to ֱ as it determinesit future strategy and direction.

After 40 years of public service, culminating in hisrole as CEOof NHSScotland, Professor Gray has vast experience of advising on complex and politically contested issues.

He has worked extensively with both the academic and executive leadership teams within ֱ on thechallenges associated with change during times of uncertainty.

Professor Wayne Powell, Principal and Chief Executive of ֱ, said: “We are delighted to welcome Matthewas an Honorary ProfessorandCharles, Mikeand Paul as Honorary Fellows

“Between them they have a variety of skills which will be of vital importance to ֱ as we progress on our journey to becoming an enterpriseuniversity at the heart of the natural economyand we look forward to continuing our collaboration with them over the next few years.

“I would also like to offer Peter my congratulations on being namedas an Emeritus Fellow.He was a dedicated lecturer who always went above and beyondthe requirements of the job and was highly respected by staff and students alike.”


Posted by ֱ on 14/08/2023

Tags: Awards, Enterprise
Categories: ֱ and Campuses